Cinema Quote by Mike Flanagan
“I never shoot my movies like I'm shooting 'a horror movie,' I shoot them like dramas. Dramas and then something horrible happens.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2022
He approaches filmmaking with a drama mindset, letting horror emerge naturally.
In simple terms: Treat stories as drama, horror follows.
Key Takeaway
Focus on character before scares.
Themes
storytelling
genre blending
craft
film making
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
instructional
artistic
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- directing
- production
- genre experimentation
Key Concepts
dramatic structure
unexpected horror
Questions to Reflect On
- How does drama enhance horror?
- Can you separate genre expectations?
A Different Perspective
Horror may be forced if drama is weak.
